Sr. Packaging Engineer - Thermal Materials, AI Satellites (Starmind)

The role

You will own the full lifecycle of advanced packaging through board assembly process development. This role works at the intersection of process, packaging, materials, and thermal engineering for the Starmind satellite constellation.

What you will do

• Own the full lifecycle of advanced packaging through board assembly process development
• Drive system trades, requirements capture, materials selection, prototyping, manufacturing, failure analysis
• Spearhead the development integrated thermal solutions including next generation TIMs
• Own the full lifecycle of equipment specification, qualification, and ramp
• Build supply chains for die, packages, components, consumable chemicals, and equipment
• Define incoming acceptance criteria for components and materials
• Work closely with engineers from adjacent disciplines
• Collaborate closely with leadership and stakeholders across all departments
• Manage compliance risks, ensuring safety and environmental compliance with industry standards
• Mentor and develop engineers, providing technical guidance and project oversight

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in materials science, mechanical engineering, or similar discipline
• 5+ years experience in microelectronics device research or manufacturing
• Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines
• Some travel may occasionally be required

Nice to have

• Experience in hardware, robotics, automation, or manufacturing environments
• Experience designing tooling, fixtures, or jigs for assembly or test applications
• Exposure to scripting or data analysis tools (e.g. MATLAB, JMP, or equivalent)
• Experience working with precision assemblies, robotic systems, or automated pick-and-place equipment
• Familiarity with manufacturing process development methodologies (e.g. PFMEA, process capability studies, SPC)
• Exposure to GD&T and tolerance analysis as applied to fixture and tooling design
• Experience with or interest in production data systems, MES, or manufacturing traceability infrastructure
• Familiarity with cleanroom or controlled-environment manufacturing practices

Before you apply

• Applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligibl

About the company

SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The company is leveraging experience deploying the world's largest satellite constellation to develop Starmind, a new constellation of satellites capturing solar energy in space.